Government

‘Opening up the playbook:’ Multi-agency surge targets St. Louis gun traffickers, repeat violent offenders 

Federal agents are hitting the streets of St. Louis to crack down on violent crime as part of a multi-agency surge coordinated by the Department of Justice. Read More

St. Louis

St. Louis mourns 32-year police veteran, remembers ‘standout’ officer

A veteran St. Louis police officer who died during a medical emergency in training was laid to rest this week after serving his community for 32 years.  Family, friends and colleagues gathered… Read More

Law Enforcement, St. Louis

‘Funky math and litigation’: Police union blasts St. Louis city lawsuit over SLMPD state control

The city of St. Louis filed a lawsuit Thursday to block a state law returning control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) to a state-appointed board. Read More

State Government

St. Louis to require many departing officers to reimburse the city for training academy expenses

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has signed a bill into law that may deter police recruits from signing up – and will definitely penalize them… Read More